Kannan Palaniappan B.Eng., MBA,

Senior Director (EMEA) - Planing and Project Controls @ Vantage Data Centers

About

At Gleeds, I bring extensive experience in 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐬, 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬, 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭. I’m passionate about delivering projects that set industry benchmarks by integrating strategic planning with deep sector knowledge in construction and infrastructure. Previously, I spent nearly five years at Battersea Power Station, contributing to one of the UK's most complex and iconic redevelopment projects. My role focused on optimising planning and controls to support successful project delivery. I thrive on transforming ideas into tangible outcomes—ensuring clarity, consistency, and control across the project lifecycle. Whether supporting live projects or resolving disputes, I take pride in adding value through a methodical, collaborative approach.

Country

United Kingdom

City

Colchester

Industry

Construction

Skill

Project Controls, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP), Commercial Conversions, Real Estate Development, Commercial Real Estate, Professional mediation, Construction, Project Planning, Project Control, Construction Management, Contract Management, Commercial Management, Pre-construction, Procurement, Subcontracting, Value Engineering, Cost Management, Cost Control, Refurbishing, Civil Engineering

Experience

Senior Director (EMEA) - Planing and Project Controls

Vantage Data Centers

2025-9 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

London Area, United Kingdom

Director

PROPERTY DREAMS COME TRUE LIMITED

2014-11 - Present · 11 yrs 11 mos

London Area, United Kingdom

Property Dreams Come True is a Property Development Company specialising in C2R [Commercial to Residential] conversions and New Builds. Currently we have completed projects up to 12 units.

Project Director - Planning [Dispute Advisory]

Gleeds

2025-1 - 2025-9 · 9 mos

London Area, United Kingdom

Director

Planning and Mediation Consultancy Global Limited

2024-5 - 2025-1 · 9 mos

United Kingdom

Operations / Planning Consultant

Battersea Power Station

2019-7 - 2024-5 · 4 yrs 11 mos

London

Director

PDCT Project Management (UK) Limited

2018-1 - 2024-5 · 6 yrs 5 mos

London, United Kingdom

At PDCT Project Management (UK) Ltd, we provide Specialist Support Service [such as Project Planning, Project Management and Project Controls] to leading Developers and Contractors in the UK. Our aim is to provide effective & reliable service designed to facilitate the success of our client's project, be it small or a large organization. We have vast experience in Construction, Aviation, Railways, Pharmaceuticals and Information Technology. Our service can be tailored specifically to the needs of your business in order to ensure you achieve Value for Money.

Planning and Project Management Consultant

Multiplex

2018-1 - 2019-4 · 1 yr 4 mos

£140m high end residential fitout.

Director

Planning Zone Limited

2013-3 - 2017-12 · 4 yrs 10 mos

Watford, United Kingdom

Senior Planning Consultant

Lendlease

2017-4 - 2017-7 · 4 mos

Worked with Elephant Park - Phase 2 team on a short term contract due to special request from the Project Director.

Senior Planning Consultant

BAM Construction

2016-7 - 2017-3 · 9 mos

South Bank - London

Joined the BAM team as a Planning Consultant on the South Bank project. Similar to my previous experience (Café Royal @ Piccadilly Circus), this project is really challenging. The project I am currently working on is refurbishment of Hayward Gallery (Art Gallery) and Queen Elizabeth Hall (including 1000 seated auditorium). As these building were built 50 years ago, the spatial co-ordination of contemporary system becomes very complicated and challenging. As a part of the delivery team, my role is to carry out forward planning capturing all client instructions and to carry out prospective delay analysis.